There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Downpatrick Head by bus, train, or car
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Bus, line 445 bus
best- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballina Bus Stnbus Ng01
- Take the bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Muingrevaghbus 445
4h 30mDrive 134.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Galway to Downpatrick Headcar 134.6 km
2h 10m€24–35Train
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain Re / ...
5h 12m€67–92Bus, line 445 bus via Ballina Humbrt
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
- Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Muingrevaghbus 445
5h 1m€28–38
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Downpatrick Head is to drive which costs €24 - €35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Downpatrick Head is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Downpatrick Head. However, there are services departing from Galway Cathdrl and arriving at Muingrevagh via Ballina Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Downpatrick Head. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Ballina via Athlone and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Galway and Downpatrick Head is 154 km. The road distance is 134.6 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Downpatrick Head without a car is to bus and line 445 bus which takes 4h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Galway to Downpatrick Head, including transfers.
Galway to Downpatrick Head bus services, operated by Treacy Coaches, depart from Galway Cathdrl station.
Galway to Downpatrick Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Downpatrick Head is to bus and line 445 bus which takes 4h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Downpatrick Head, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Galway Cathdrl to Downpatrick Head via Ballina Bus Stn and Muingrevagh in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Downpatrick Head via Athlone, Manulla Junction, and Ballina in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Athlone to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 86 399 3003
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Treacy Coaches
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Muingrevagh
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
Bus from Ballina Humbrt to Muingrevagh
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Downpatrick Head bus services, operated by Treacy Coaches, arrive at Ballina Bus Stn station.
Galway to Downpatrick Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Downpatrick Head is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Galway to Downpatrick Head.
There are 42+ hotels available in Downpatrick Head.